The sky had just revealed a hint of dawn, and the courtiers once again arrived at the Imperial Mausoleum in the gentle morning breeze. They stood both inside and outside the Long'en Gate, arranged according to their ranks, under the guidance of officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Court of State Ceremonial.
When the auspicious time arrived, solemn ceremonial music sounded, and a bright yellow canopy swayed over from afar.
A group of important ministers from the royal family surrounded the Emperor as he walked over calmly on the red carpet on the ground. Everyone held their breaths.
Under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, the Emperor quickly arrived outside the Long'en Hall. Then, the eunuch of the Ceremony Directorate helped him wash his hands. He entered the main hall and walked straight to the incense table.
